Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli has dismissed oriundi issues with the latest Italy squad.

Barzagli has welcomed Eder and Franco Vazquez to the Azzurri.

"Oriundi? They've always existed, those are the rules," Barzagli said.

"If they've been called-up and are doing well in the League then they can play for the National Team.

"It's always been fine, other nations do it too. They're welcome.

"Conte? He's very forthright, he says what he thinks and goes his own way. It's normal that he can create controversy if he knows that certain decisions will benefit the National Team."